Breeders’ Cup rankings update: ‘This is like if the Japanese team won the World Cup’ – historic Classic success for Forever Young
History was made at the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar on Saturday [Nov 1] when Japan recorded arguably the most notable triumph in the annals of a proud racing nation as Forever Young landed America’s most prestigious race, the $7m Classic.
The times they are a-changin’ but this is still the race that stops a nation – JA McGrath on the Melbourne Cup
Australian racing faces ongoing challenges but the Flemington two-miler remains a great social and sporting occasion – just ask former Godolphin man Simon Crisford, who saddles each-way contender Meydaan
Tears flow for as homegrown hero Joao Moreira lands South America’s signature event
Obataye landed a famous victory under the ‘Magic Man’ in the G1 Gran Premio Latinoamericano in Brazil – with Laura King on hand to examine the state of racing and breeding in a proud equine nation
World rankings: Relief as superstar mare Via Sistina claims 11th Group 1 success in Cox Plate – but only just
After a couple of defeats, Australia’s superstar mare Via Sistina came good when it really mattered to record her 11th G1 success in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday [Oct 28].
From Chief’s Crown to Sovereignty and beyond: Secretariat’s enduring influence on the Breeders’ Cup
The Breeders’ Cup is almost upon us, and once again, many of the top contenders are Secretariat descendants. Of course.
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 02 November 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
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Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
